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  1. #221
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    I don't know how to avoid the corrupt .xml It happened to me, but with me it was homing issues.

    Create a new .xml file from scratch, and make a backup copy just in case it happens again.

    You can also try using one of the automatic .xml backups that Mach3 makes, in the .xmlbackups folder.
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  2. #222
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    OK, I got to looking and found something strange. In the diagnostics screen on the Z axis only, is an extra box that has +30.0000 in the Length Offset box. The offset box says 29.8766. I have no idea where this number is coming from... But, this is where the problem lies... Any ideas about how this might happen or how to fix it? I would rather know the cause of a problem rather than keep patching it when it pops up. (and ruining parts)
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  3. #223
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    Check the tool table.

    Or, do you have a G43 in your g-code that's offsetting the Z axis by 30?
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  4. #224
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    Thats exactly what I checked and was coming back to report!. I found that my tool #3 had an offset of 30! Thats why it only happened every so ofter. I think I will test the heck out of my machine now.

    Thanks for the help!

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    I don't know what you create your code with, but I've modified my posts so there are no G43's used. They're not needed with the tool change auto zero.
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  6. #226
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    hello all,
    I just purchased this screenset and loving the huge toolpath display, I'm hoping some1 could tell me if table display available with it? If it is, than how do I turn it on?

    Thanks,
    Dan

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    There's no button to turn it on or off, but if you turn it on with the standard screen, it'll remain on when loading this screen.

    Just use View> Load Screens to load 1024.set, turn it on, then View>Load Screens and reload 2010.

    If you toggle it on/off a lot, that would be a bit of a pain.

    I've never used it myself, which is why it's not there.
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  8. #228
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    Thanks Ger, I was actually was coming back to post I found it! I think this way my be a little simpler than you suggested.

    Config/Toolpath than check Machine Boundaries

    Thanks again and great Screen!!

    Dan

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    Thank You. Learn something new every day.
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  10. #230
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    Park position

    Hi Ger,

    After watching your video for semi-automatic toolchanging and auto zero I see at the end of code it goes to it's park position. Is there a setting for this?

    Thanks in advance,
    Dan

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    Add M883 to the end of your g-code.

    The end of my code is something like this, which turns off the router, moves to park, and rewinds the code to the start:

    M5
    M883
    M30
    %
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  12. #232
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    Thanks for the quick response, I see in General Config there's settings for End program or M30 where I have turn off spindle checked, I was hoping to find something more automated so I didn't have to manually edit code each time.

    I use Enroute and Cabinet Vision to generate my G code but I could't find any settings for this in either program. Probably eventually could figure out how to edit postp in CV, but don't know where even to begin with Enroute which is the main program I use.

    Thanks again for your help and screenset,
    Dan

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    Editing the post processor is the way to do it. Unfortunately, I don't use either of those programs, so can't tell you how to go about it.

    As far as I know, there's no way to have Mach3 add a G or M code to the end of the program.
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  14. #234
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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    Editing the post processor is the way to do it. Unfortunately, I don't use either of those programs, so can't tell you how to go about it.
    Not asking you to Ger, I can see from your site and reading post you have your hands filled, but maybe just a push in the the right direction...lol

    What could be more easier then pressing the little P button on top of screen when code is finished, this is just for learning.


    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    As far as I know, there's no way to have Mach3 add a G or M code to the end of the program.
    This is what confuses me, Mach does have several settings for a M30, unfortunately none for Park position, also on a tool change Mach knows to go to the tool change position, what would tell Mach on M30 then M883?

    Thanks for your help,
    Dan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan911 View Post

    This is what confuses me, Mach does have several settings for a M30, unfortunately none for Park position, also on a tool change Mach knows to go to the tool change position, what would tell Mach on M30 then M883?
    The M30 options are more accurately "end of file" options, and not really part of M30.
    M30 appears to be hard coded into Mach3, and can't be modified at all.

    Tool change position is part of the M6 macro, which is user editable.


    I'm looking into the Enroute Post.
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  16. #236
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    Gerry,

    Thanks for the screenset. I just love how clean the implementation is. A couple of things:

    1. I can't seem to get the "Edit Script Button" to work. I'm trying to edit the RefAll button. When I select "Edit Script Button" and hit the RefAll button, my machine just homes itself.

    2. Can we have an audible alarm in addition to the LED for the "Probe Active"?

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    1) The Scripts aren't in the buttons, they're in M code macros. The manual lists the numbers for each one, and also has some info on modifying the homing macros.

    2) I don't believe that can be done. The LED is an internal Mach3 function for the G31 move.

    You might be able to use a Brain to trigger an output when the LED is lit, to turn on an external speaker or buzzer. But that's the only way I can think of to do it. You might want to ask on the Yahoo group or Mach forum.
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    [QUOTE=ger21;992671]1) The Scripts aren't in the buttons, they're in M code macros. The manual lists the numbers for each one, and also has some info on modifying the homing macros.

    2) I don't believe that can be done. The LED is an internal Mach3 function for the G31 move.


    ---

    1. I did end up editing the macro from outside Mach3. But the manual does say that they can be edited thru the "Edit Button Script" though. :-)

    2. I was hoping there'd be a much simpler way for enabling audible alarm. I've used the trigger and OEM301 in my old probe. I'll just use the same one for this screenset.

    I just love the XY probe. The edge probe is just genius! A couple of things:

    1. Can we have the DROs in the Probe Wizard longer or the text smaller? I work in millimeters and the Edge Length DRO truncates to 3 digits to the right of the decimal point.

    2. Also, can you allow a negative edge length so that probing can move backward instead of forward? I'm afraid that having the edge probing move forward will one day chew up the cord for my probe. I did change the macros to allow a negative edge, but I'd prefer to minimize modifying code supplied by the 'vendor'. :-)

    Again, thanks for doing this screenset!

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    1. I did end up editing the macro from outside Mach3. But the manual does say that they can be edited thru the "Edit Button Script" though. :-)
    I just checked, and it says to use "Operator > VB Script Editor", not Edit Button Script.


    2. I was hoping there'd be a much simpler way for enabling audible alarm. I've used the trigger and OEM301 in my old probe. I'll just use the same one for this screenset.
    There may well be, but I just don't know how.

    I'll look at the Wizard when I get a chance. I plan on adding outside edge probing (another user donated the code) and making some minor changes, so I'll see if I can add your suggestions as well.
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  20. #240
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    Quote Originally Posted by ger21 View Post
    I just checked, and it says to use "Operator > VB Script Editor", not Edit Button Script.
    Do I have an older version of the manual? See attachment.
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